My Pregnant Body - Week by Week Pregnancy

Week 30 - Early Contractions

You may already be experiencing some hardening and contracting of your abdomen. What you're feeling are called Braxton-Hicks contractions. These early contractions usually last about 30 seconds and while you may not feel some at all, others may become uncomfortable.

If you have not signed up for or begun a childbirth preparation class, this is the week to look into enrolling in one. There are many labor techniques and philosophies to choose from, such as McMoyler Method, Lamaze and the Bradley Method. If you have a busy schedule or would like to experience a childbirth class in the privacy and comfort of your own home, check out The Best Birth, available in DVD, webcast and book form.

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